ENSEMBLES
Scarlet Storm Marching Band
The Scarlet Storm operates during the fall and is a combination of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Percussion, Colorguard, and Majorettes. The Scarlet Storm earned straight Superior ratings at the 2018 FBA Marching Band Music Performance Assessment, with an unfortunate Rain Out in 2019. The marching band participates in FMBC regional championships around the state as well as every Tornado Football game.
The 2022 marching band show is titled "Unbroken," an original concept highlighting themes of determination and unity. Music for this show contrasts musical themes from the time honored production Les Miserables, with the works of pop music star Beyonce. Music arrangers for this show include Jay Bocook, Corey Curtis, and David Ramos.
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Past Shows:
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2022 - "Unbroken"
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Featuring music from the musical Les Miserables and Freedom by Beyonce
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2021 - "Mask of Zorro"
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Featuring music by James Horner from the film The Mask of Zorro
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2020 - "El Fuego"
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Featuring Con Slancio and Malaguena
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2019 - "Deja Vu"
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Featuring the music of Pachelbel's Canon in D
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2018 - "That One Moment"
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Featuring Some Nights by FUN, Clash by Ryan Main, Hallelujah, and This is Me from The Greatest Showman
Wind Ensemble
The Bradford Wind Ensemble has started to earn a reputation as one of the finest ensembles in rural schools in North Central Florida. This ensemble is comprised of the most advanced student musicians in Bradford County and performs advanced and sometimes sophisticated literature. Membership in the ensemble is based on audition and director recommendation. The Wind Ensemble has been praised as "a model for what a CC school band can achieve" and has been described for performing with maturity in expression.
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Past MPA Programs:
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2022 State - Straight Superiors
2022 District - Superior
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Emblem of Unity - J.J. Richards
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Let the Amen Sound - Travis Cros
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Sun Dance - Frank Ticheli
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2020 District - Straight Superiors
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Manhattan Beach - John Phillip Sousa
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Rest - Frank Ticheli
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Symphonic Dance No. 3 "Fiesta" - Clifton Williams
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2019 State - Straight Superiors
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Peacemaker - Karl L. King
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A Blessed Hymn - Thomas Kahelin
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West Highlands Sojourn - Robert Sheldon
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2019 District - Straight Superiors
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Peacemaker - Karl L. King
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Ammerland - DeHann
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West Highlands Sojourn - Robert Sheldon
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2018 State - Straight Excellents
2018 District - Straight Superiors
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Amparito Roca - Jaime Texidor arr. Gary Fagan
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Sonatina for Band - Frank Erickson
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Cumberland Cross - Carl Strommen
Symphonic Band
The Bradford High School Symphonic Band is a newer ensemble to BHS campus. Due to more students joining the BHS band with different interests and skill levels, a second concert band was established in the 2019 - 2020 school year. Many students in the Symphonic Band are athletes, academic team members, or Wind Ensemble members on secondary instruments. In its inaugural year, the BHS Symphonic Band received straight Superior Ratings at the District Concert Band Music Performance Assessment.
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Past MPA Programs:
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2022 District - Excellent
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Founders March - Larry Clark
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Ancient Flower - Yukiko Nishimura
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Joy - Frank Ticheli
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2020 District - Straight Superiors
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Alamo March - Karl L. King
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A Suffolk Celebration - John Kinyon
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Sandcastle Sketches - Robert Sheldon
Jazz Band
The Bradford High School Jazz Band has earned a reputation of high performance quality out of rural county jazz ensembles. Most recently, the Jazz Band was invited to perform at the 2021 Rural County Day in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Past MPA Programs:
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2022 District - Excellent
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Body and Soul - Green / Wolpe
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El Caborojeno - Bob Mintzer
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2020 District - Straight Superiors
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Freddie Freeloader - Davis / Sweeney
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My Foolish Heart - Young / Rivello
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Count Bubba - Goodwin / Murtha
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2019 District - Excellent
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Groovin Hard - Menza / Blair
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Misty - Garner / White
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Pick Up the Pieces - Ball / Lopez
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2018 District - Excellent
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Autumn Leaves - Kosma / Blair
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When Sunny Gets Blue - Fisher / Barduhn
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Tiger of San Pedro - Barbera / Lavendar
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2017 District - Good
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Caravan - Ellington / Sweeney
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Mood Indigo - Ellington / Gassi
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Sing, Sing, Sing - Prima / Gassi